Pongalur - Palladam, Tiruppur

Pongalur is a village situated in the Palladam taluka of Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palladam and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Tiruppur. Pongalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pongalur is 644801. The village covers a total geographical area of 1849.56 hectares and falls under the 641667 pincode. Palladam is the nearest town.

Pongalur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palladam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coimbatore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pongalur

According to the 2011 Census, Pongalur village had a total population of 11,688 people, including 5,868 males and 5,820 females, living in 3,348 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 73.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pongalur

Pongalur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pongalur

Pongalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruppur, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tiruppur to Pongalur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pongalur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pongalur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pongalur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pongalur village are given below:

FAQs about Pongalur